Coonhound Glossary

Conformation Terms Abdomen: The belly or undersurface between the chest and hindquarters. Almond eyes: An elongated eye-shape, describing the tissue surrounding the eye itself. Angulation: The angles formed by the appendicular skeleton, including the forequarters [shoulder (scapula), arm (humerus), forearm (radius, ulna)], and hindquarters [hip (pelvis), thigh (femur), second thigh (tibia, fibula), hock (tarsus)]. Arm: The anatomical region between the shoulder and the elbow, including the humerus and associated tissues. Sometimes called the “upper arm.” Read more here.

Nite Hunt Terms Advisor Nickname for the column appearing in COONHOUND BLOODLINES magazine that serves as the official interpreter of UKC Rules and Policies. Aggressive Behavior Behavior displayed by a dog directed towards another dog or dogs that would be considered bad tempered. Face barking, growling, and snapping would be considered forms of aggressive behavior. Attempting To Fight A scratchable offense that requires two important elements before it is a violation. A dog must be showing “aggressive behavior” and in doing so, the dog must be “interfering” with another dog. Authority Of The Judge 1) A time period reference that begins when the Judge is handed the scorecard, and ends when the Judge turns the scorecard in to the Master of Hounds. 2) In the case of hunting vs. non-hunting Judges, they have different levels of authority in scoring dogs and handling questions on a cast. Read more here.

Recent News At UKC 01/29/2012: 25th Annual Winter Classic - Friday & Saturday Nite Hunt Results 25th Annual Winter Classic January 27 & 28, 2012 Albany, Georgia Purina Points Event Overall Winner: CH NITE CH Wilson’s All Night Striker, ALH, owned by Lamar Meeks (left) of Brooklet, Georgia and handled by Harry Brock (second from left). Also shown are Sharon Meeks and Gena Brock. Friday,...   Read more here. 01/28/2012: 2012 25th Anniversary Winter Classic Saturday Bench Show Results 01/27/2012: 2012 25th Anniversary Winter Classic Friday Bench Show Results 01/25/2012: World Championship Finals Location Announced 01/24/2012: Field is Set for 25th Annual UKC Winter Classic 01/13/2012: Video From The 2012 Grand American In Orangeburg, SC 01/10/2012: Hunt Report Final Four at Orangeburg 01/08/2012: 2012 Grand American Final Four 01/08/2012: 2012 Grand American Saturday Nite Hunt Results 01/07/2012: 2012 Grand American Bench Show Champion and Grand Champion Classes   News Archive.

This Weekend At UKC Norl-Cal Treedog Assn will be hosting events this weekend, February 10 & 11 in Oroville, California. More Information. Find an event in your area.

About UKC Coonhounds Hunting with hounds is an American Tradition that still enjoys immense popularity. UKC's competitive hound programs offer events for coonhound enthusiasts belonging to over 1,300 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. Read more here.